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How to get fromPrinceton to Carlisleby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Carlisle by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to N Hanover St & Louther St WBbus bus C
    5h 36m
    $49–106

  2. Drive 153.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Carlislecar car 153.7 mi
    2h 39m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0410 / ...
    8h 6m
    $49–104

  4. Train, bus via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus bus C
    6h 1m
    $43–99

Princeton to Carlisle by train, foot, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Hanover St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 8h 6m.

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